Superfecta Sunday by the Ocean

We take our Superfecta Sunday by the Pacific Ocean where the "Turf meets the Surf".

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 9 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Claiming}

A really nice group of eleven horses will hit the Turf near the surf in this last on the card event. There is enough speed to maintain a swift pace. Speed numbers are right up against another giving no Turfer a supreme advantage. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#11 Colour Me Happy [GB] (Frey / Sadler) should give a good account of himself with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and four strong workouts. He is coming off a short layoff which should keep him fresh. This lad also shares the highest speed number at the distance. A swift pace enhances his chances for victory. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#7 I'malreadythere (Talamo / Machowsky) should contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, the last one being at a longer route. Add in three hearty workouts and he should do well. He is 100% in the money at the distance from four efforts. This guy will be tracking the pace and quickening into the stretch.

#4 Conquest Sabre Cat (Bejarano / Palma) should be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number and three sturdy workouts. This guy should be forwardly placed and get first run on those horses coming from off the pace. 

#3 Silent Movies (Franco / Sadler) should be in the mix as one of the horses leading the charge. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four excellent peaking workouts. A robust 77% in the money record at the distance adds to his luster.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#11 Colour Me Happy [GB]  +  #7 I'malreadythere  +  #4 Conquest Sabre Cat  +  #3 Silent Movies.

Stakes Saturday Results

Aqueduct R8.  Red Smith Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Money Multiplier, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Get Jets, finished 3rd for show money of $4.70.  Our third and fourth picks, Hunter O'Riley and Soluble [GER], repectively, finished off the board.

Superfecta went 7-10-3-2.

Bankroll gets smoked, falling to $90.07.

Stakes Saturday at the "Big A"

Turf action is the call for our Stakes Saturday. A sweet long route at the "Big A".

Aqueduct Race 8 {Red Smith Handicap~G3~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A decent field of ten will hit the New York green in this graded event. There is some speed which should create an honest pace. Speed figs come up fairly close making for a competitive race. In terms of field size and quality of the equines, it should be one of the better Turf battles of the day.

#2 Money Multiplier (Castellano / C. Brown) should be the deserved favorite with the highest (tie) speed number at the distance, a couple of very good last out speed numbers and four high quality workouts. A son of Lookin At Lucky, he should travel close to the pace and create a path to victory.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Get Jets (J. Velazquez / A. Dutrow) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. He should find a good tracking position and explode into the stretch. A son of Scat Daddy, this lad is in great form having won his last two races.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#9 Hunter O'Riley (Franco / Toner) should contend with the highest last out speed number and four excellent peaking workouts. This guy shares the highest speed number at the distance with a winning effort. A son of Tiz Wonderful, expect him to close gallantly should the pace be speedy.

$1 SHOW.

#8 Soluble [GER] (Lezcano / Ribaudo) could surprise as he his in top form for stand-out performance. His last two speed numbers are good, is working a four race progression, and has put in three hearty workouts. A son of the great Turf sire, Galileo [IRE], he should appreciate the longer route of ground.

$1 SHOW.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Money Multiplier  /  #3 Get Jets  /  #9 Hunter O'Riley, #8 Soluble  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (11/5) Results

Churchill Downs R9.  Allowance.  We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta effort, hitting only two of the four wagering interests needed to cash. Superfecta went 1A-7-2-1-10.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Heavenly Kingdom, finished 6th.

Bankroll plummets to $97.87.

Superfecta Sunday along the Pacific

On this Superfecta Sunday we go to where "The Turf Meets the Surf" in Southern California to look in on the youngsters competing to break their maiden.

Del Mar Race 4 {1 mile~2 year-old~Maiden Special Weight}

A nicely bred group of nine will hit the dirt in this featured Maiden race. Most are just learning the game an have yet to establish a clear-cut running style. There doesn't appear to be any speed, though a couple could be sent as a result. Only two have raced more than once and the field includes one first time starter. It should be a great race to watch and wager. Our task is to kneed together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#7 Urlacher (Graham / Harty) could come off as the odds on favorite with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three robust workouts. He could show a little speed as he tackles this group. In his three starts he has hit the board every time. As a son of Discreet Cat he could bear down on this group midway through the stretch. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Uninvited (Espinoza / Baffert) will pose a mighty challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three strong peaking workouts. This lad has already covered this distance with an in the money performance. It is likely he will take up a tracking position close to the pace and launch into the stretch crashing the lead party.

#9 Sorryaboutnothing (Nakatani / O'Neill) should contend with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. He too could be tracking the pace ready to speed into the stretch without apologies.

#5 Police Escort (M. Garcia / Baffert) Set the doughnut aside this guy looks capable of joining this group in a tracking position. He holds a good last out speed number and has put in three arresting workouts. He should be a trooper among this rambunctious crew.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Urlacher  +  #6 Uninvited  +  #9 Sorryaboutnothing  +  #5 Police Escort.



Stakes Saturday Results
Aqueduct R7.  Red Smith Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Kaigun, finished 2nd for place money of $4.90 and show money of $4.90.  Our second pick, War Dancer, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Mr. Maybe, won (1st) for show money of $1.70.
Superfecta went 9-6-8-3.
Bankroll climbs a little bit to $12.16.

Stakes Saturday on the Big "A" Turf

A beautiful Fall Stakes Saturday unfurls today. We take a look at a super competitive graded Turf contest at the Big "A".

Aqueduct Race 7 {Red Smith Handicap~G3~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A great crew of eight talented turfers will hit the Aqueduct green in this feature race. There is sufficient speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making it a highly competitive event. It should be one of the best races on a beautiful Fall day.

#6 Kaigun (Rosario / Casse) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer Turf route, a three race progression, and two robust workouts. This millionaire should be tracking the pace closely ready to roll. This son of Northern Afleet is coming down from Woodbine.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 War Dancer (Lezcano / Mott) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three superb peaking workouts. This lad should be forwardly placed seeking to get first jump on the leaders going into the stretch. This son of War Front holds the highest speed number at the distance along with a 100% in the money record at same.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#9 Mr. Maybe (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) will contend with the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and three strong workouts. This son of Ghostzapper has a win at this distance.  He should be tracking and closing valiantly.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#10 Charming Kitten (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) should be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and two stout workouts. He has handled this distance hitting the third highest (tie) speed number at it. This son of Kitten's Joy will be tracking the pace diligently.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Kaigun  /  #3 War Dancer  /  #9 Mr. Maybe  /  #10 Charming Kitten.



Furlong Friday Results
Aqueduct R5.  Maiden Claiming. Our pick, Mary Pray for Us, faltered and finished 6th.
Superfecta went 4-3-1-5.
Bankroll slips to $10.56.

Sunny Superfecta Sunday

For this Superfecta Sunday we journey to the Valley of the Sun for a nice Turf contest.

Turf Paradise Race 3 {1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Claiming}
A decent field of seven will go to the Turf in this claiming contest.  There is enough speed in here to keep the pace honest.  A couple in this one have not yet hit the Turf, but all have gone the mile distance on various surfaces.  It should be an intriguing race.  Let's try to weave a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.

#7 Knucklebuster (Geovanni / Diodoro) should be the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one strong workout.  He has notched a win at this distance.  This guy will sit on the developing pace and scoot out going into the stretch run.

#1 Big Fat Storm (Dieguez / Toye) could surprise coming done from Emerald Downs.  This will be his first attempt on Turf.  It appears he is in good form and distance should not be a problem.  He holds the third highest last out speed number and has put in three athletic workouts at Turf Paradise.  This lad is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#6 KJs Maddog (Barton / Lund) should challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one hardy workout.  With a sweet pace he should be able to close speedily into the stretch.  He posts the highest speed number over the Turf Paradise course.

#4 Run Stormy Run (Reid / Anderson) could contend with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and a three race progression.  He appears to be in fine form with a versatile running style that he should be able to use as an advantage.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Knucklebuster  +  #1 Big Fat Storm  +  #6 KJs Maddog  +  #4 Run Stormy Run.



Stakes Saturday Results
Aqueduct R7.  Red Smith Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Hyper, finished 8th.  Our second pick, Tannery [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $4.30.  Our third pick, Imagining, won (1st) for show money of $2.05.
Superfecta went 2-8-6-4.
Bankroll suffers a small set-back dropping to $86.03.

Stakes Saturday at Aqueduct

 A thrilling Turf contest is on tap for this Stakes Saturday.  We turn our attention to arousing Aqueduct today.

Aqueduct Race 7 {Red Smith Handicap~G3~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A fantastic group of thirteen will go long on the green in this annual contest.  There is enough speed in here to keep the pace moving swiftly.  A significant number in this one have not yet gone this distance, but are still capable of making it.  The caliber of the entrants could make this race one of the most exciting TURF contests of the Fall.

#11 Hyper (Castellano / C. Brown) might have a slight edge with the highest last out speed number in a longer Turf route, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts.  This gallant son of Victory Gallop has enviable in the money record of 81% over the Turf.  He should track the pace confidently and roll strongly into the stretch.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#6 Tannery [IRE] (Solis / Goldberg) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and one diligent workout.  He also has two victories in three races at this distance.  A son of Dylan Thomas [IRE], should track the pace and launch into a smooth close in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#2 Imagining (Rosario / McGaughey) will contend with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts.  As a son of Giants Causeway, distance should not be a problem for a lad that could be forwardly placed.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Sky Blazer (Maragh / Tagg) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three top-notch workouts.  This son of Sky Mesa should track the pace and quicken coming into the turn.

#9 Howe Great (C. Velasquez / Mettel) will be in the hunt sharing the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two superb workouts.  He should be close to the pace as the handsome son of Hat Trick [JPN].

10 CENT Superfecta

#11 Hyper / #6 Tannery [IRE] / #2 Imagining / #5 Sky Blazer, #9 Howe Great.



Friday's Results
Woodbine R8.  The Autumn--G2.  Our first pick, James Street, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Ultimate Destiny, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Awesome Overture, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 3-8-9-4.
Bankroll gets skunked and falls to $89.88.